The Tuamotu Archipelago consists of 76 atolls stretched out over 2 million square kilometers. The total population is about 8000 people, but around 1500 of those are on one island,
Rangiroa. The rainfall averages 120-250 cm/year and the temperature usually ranges 23-28C.

The
Tuamotus appear as if almost one hundred pearl necklaces were gracefully
tossed upon the ocean. Each atoll is a delicate band of palmclad coral
beaches and motus surrounding a lagoon filled with clear water. These
oceanic wonders, only a few feet in elevation, are dotted with simple
villages, where the simple Polynesian life welcomes romantics and divers
alike.

Rangiroa
is the world's second largest atoll. Its beautiful lagoon measures 49
miles long and 15 miles wide. The protected waters of its lagoon are a
beautiful emerald green and blue. Rangiroa means "extended
sky," and from its shores you truly have a magnificent view of the
sky from horizon to horizon.

Only an hour's flight from Tahiti, Rangiroa offers sunshine, white coral beaches and an immense playground for water sports and activities.
Rangiroa lagoon and the pass are also world famous for unsurpassed scuba diving which is available with professional diving centers

Once the only hotel/resort is the
Kia Ora Village located near the village, between the lagoon passes. It is a beautiful
low-key hotel with all the amenities and service expected from a deluxe property.
A new Novotelwas recently added
to this atoll.

Across the lagoon, on a remote islet you will discover the delightful
Kia Ora Sauvage with only 5 beach bungalows hidden under the trees and coconut palms. This is the ultimate South Seas fantasy!

An extension of the Kia Ora Village, the Kia Ora Sauvage is set on a private islet in the southern reaches of the Rangiroa atoll, less than an hour away by boat and a million years from civilization.
It has 5 beautifully decorated beach bungalows bordering white sand beaches, offering total privacy in the shade of the tropical vegetation.

A
cluster of 10 over water bungalows stand amid the jade and blue water of
the lagoon with a wooden pontoon running between them. The luxury and
comfort of these bungalows ensure a relaxing vacation. From the
private deck, you can step down into the lagoon and swim by day or
night, admiring the colorful tropical fish around you. Each bungalow,
Polynesian designed, offers a lounge, separate bedroom, bathroom with
shower and a private sun deck and terrace.

This atoll is home to French Polynesia's famed black pearls, which are taken from undersea pearl farms sheltered within Manihi's 19-mile long lagoon.

Located
in the North Tuamotu archipelago, is a 1 hour 40 minutes flight from
Tahiti (312 miles).. Air Tahiti flies, seven days a week, 10 flights per
week, to Manihi.

Manihi offers world-class diving and snorkeling, as well as excellent line and spear fishing. Visitors can see how the rare black pearl is created and harvested from the oyster.

Its clear lagoon which is 3 ½ miles wide by 19 miles long has a deep navigable pass through the reef, and shelters numerous black pearl farms. The population of 400 live in village of Turipaoa next to this pass.

The upscale Manihi Pearl Beach Resort offers an enchanting location in the natural, undiscovered beauty of the Tuamotu archipelago.
Built in a traditional Polynesian architectural style using a mixture of the most noble materials: local precious wood, bamboo, shells, pandanus and palm tree fronds.

Created by coral rising up above the sea level, and then gradually eroding
away, Tikehau is an oval shaped atoll that consists of a series of hundreds flat motus (islands)-, surrounding a pristine, magnificent lagoon packed with thriving
marine life.

Polynesian
hospitality welcomes you at the charming village of Tuherahera (population 350), situated on the south end of the largest
motu.

Because of the developed airport, Tikehau is easily accessible to travelers and vacationers. The atoll is only a one hour flight from Tahiti and 20 minutes from
Rangiroa.

The real
attraction of Tikehau are the beaches and the incredible snorkeling and SCUBA DIVING opportunities.
. From your hotel you can easily take a canoe and paddle to a nearby, deserted motu island to spend the day in complete seclusion, lie on a beautiful beach, enjoy a picnic and feel like you are Robinson Crusoe or "king" of your own private island.

Tikehau Pearl Beach Resort
welcomes guests to their 4 hectare enticing tropical paradise, located on
a secluded white sandy beach fringed with palms, and offers 14 beach Bungalows and 16
over water bungalows.

All bungalows, designed in true Polynesian style, are equipped with a fan, mini bar, coffee / tea making facilities,
DD phone, safe, television and private verandah. The bar and restaurant located poolside provide an idyllic setting to observe the shimmering stars above.
Activities offered: snorkeling, canoes and kayaks, sunset cruises, picnics, visit of the village by bicycle, scuba diving Center with Tikehau Blue Nui to name a few.

An hour and a half flight from Papeete ( 3 times a
week ), rectangular-shaped Fakarava is the second largest atoll in the Tuamotu, 37 miles long by 15 miles wide.

It contains two principal villages: Rotoava
(pop.250+) (airfield) in the north east, near the pass of Garuae which, at one kilometer wide, is the largest in French Polynesia,
and Tetamanu , former chief town of the island, situated beside the southern pass of
Tumakohua.

This atoll, old capital of the Tuamotu, has retained a number of vestiges of its important past.

Fakarava's immense lagoon has several black pearl farms, idyllic white sand beaches and is
punctuated by innumerable motu, the majority of which remain unexplored.

Amongst the discoveries you may make: visit to a pearl farm, visit to the ancient village of Tetamanu where there is one of the first Catholic churches constructed from coral, dating from 1874, and, at 60 km by sea from the village of Rotoava, Hirifa, an extraordinary place where a magic light sets off reflections of hundreds of palm trees in the mirror of its emerald lagoon and whose immense virgin beach stretching several kilometers can leave no visitor
unmoved.

The
main attraction is scuba diving with almost virgin sites, spotting
concentrations of loaches, groupers, barracuda, rays and the hammerhead and tiger sharks,
are concentrated. The southern pass of Tumakohua has also sharks and a large coral colony in the form of a rose, the famous "coral roses".

This charming all inclusive beach resort offers just 30 luxury bungalows with lagoon views against a luxuriant plantation of Tiare flowers and fruit trees. The bungalows feature a private terrace, ceiling fan, and all the modern conveniences including telephone and television. The hotel's lagoon front bar and restaurant provide spectacular sunset views. Room rates include full board plus boat and ground transfers from the Fakarava airport.